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🐝 Budget-Friendly Back-to-School Shopping: Save Big Without Cutting Corners!

It’s that magical time of year when school supply lists look longer than your grocery list 📜🖍️ — and your wallet is already side-eyeing you. But don’t worry, Hive Parents — I’ve got your back! Here’s how to snag everything your kids need for school without breaking the bank (or your sanity).

1️⃣ Shop Your Own Hive First 🐝🏠

Before you hit the stores, raid your home!

  • Check last year’s backpacks, lunch boxes, and pencil cases — they might just need a wash.

  • School supplies often hide in drawers, closets, and your “junk” basket.

  • Leftover crayons, half-used notebooks, and extra folders? Use them!

💡 Buzz Tip: Have the kids “shop” from your home stash first — it feels like a treasure hunt and saves $$$.

2️⃣ Compare Prices Like a Pro 📱💸

Prices on glue sticks and binders can vary wildly from store to store.

  • Use apps like Flipp, Rakuten, or Target Circle to compare weekly deals.

  • Check Amazon, Walmart, and Target — but don’t forget Dollar Tree for basics.

  • Many stores price match — all you have to do is ask!

3️⃣ Buy in Bulk & Split with Friends 🤝📦

Packs of 24 glue sticks or 12 notebooks might be overkill for one kid — but split them with another family and boom 💥 you’ve got instant savings.

4️⃣ Hit the Thrift & Clearance Aisles 🛒🎯

  • Thrift stores and consignment shops often have gently used backpacks, jackets, and even uniforms.

  • Watch for back-to-school clearance in late August — stock up for next year at 50–75% off.

5️⃣ Sign Up for Store Rewards 🎁💳

Many stores give you a coupon or cash-back just for signing up:

  • Target Circle → extra % off

  • Kohl’s Rewards → earn Kohl’s Cash

  • Office Depot Rewards → recycle ink cartridges for credits

6️⃣ Buy Quality Where It Counts ✏️🎒

Don’t buy the cheapest backpack just to replace it by October.

  • Splurge on sturdy backpacks, lunch boxes, and good shoes.

  • Save on items that get replaced often — crayons, pencils, notebooks.

7️⃣ Use Tax-Free Days & Teacher Discounts 🍎💵

Some states have tax-free weekends (sadly, Colorado doesn’t), but many stores still run special teacher/parent discounts in August.

  • Michaels, Joann, and Barnes & Noble offer educator discounts — sometimes parents who homeschool can qualify!

💛 Final Buzz:
Back-to-school shopping doesn’t have to sting your wallet. A little planning, some savvy shopping, and maybe a coffee in hand ☕ can make it almost fun. Bonus? The money you save can go toward an after-school ice cream treat 🍦— because you’ve earned it!..

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